Childcare Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Childcare Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $30,140 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,000
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,710; the top 10% earn over $39,290. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,050 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$83,510 median in Pennsylvania
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,760 median in Pennsylvania
- Residential Advisors$40,010 median in Pennsylvania
- Nannies$30,140 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do childcare workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $30,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,710 and the top 10% earn over $39,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.